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Senior Project Engineer​/Manager; NPg

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listing for: Egis Group
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Project Engineer / Manager (NPg)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

The Opportunity

The Opportunity As a Senior Project Engineer / Manager (10 years experience) you will design plan and deliver NPg project works from feasibility through to completion ensuring compliance with NPg standards systems and licence obligations.

Key responsibilities

  • Use and comply with NPg procedures business systems and data / asset systems.
  • Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
  • Produce firm cost proposals quotations and validated estimates for connection offers.
  • Specify order and manage equipment plant and supplier / contractor interfaces.
  • Review designs ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
  • Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time cost and quality targets.
  • Administer contracts tenders mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
  • Develop and manage programmes providing regular progress and cost forecasts to NPg.
  • Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
  • Ensure delivery meets NPg quality safety (including CDM duties) and environmental standards.
  • Undertake audits site inspections and contribute to NPg audit programmes.
  • Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
  • Maintain NPg operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
  • Update NPg asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Proven track record in the electricity distribution and / or transmission industry delivering Project Engineer activities with typically 5 years experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables overhead lines substations and civils) with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
  • Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume work streams including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of 5m.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
  • NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
  • Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Additional Information

  • This is a hybrid role involving a blend of home working time spent at NPg and Omnia Projects offices and regular site visits across the North East region.
  • Key office locations include :
  • Northern Powergrid:
    Newcastle Sunderland York Castleford Hull Sheffield
  • Omnia Projects:
    Northallerton

These are long-term roles. Engagement can be on a PAYE Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means if you work for EGIS you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Contract

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Prolog,Wastewater,OSHA,Mechanical Engineering,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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